7 electric scooters that will change the way you commute

A scooter is a great last-mile solution when you're looking to get somewhere nearby without dealing with the hassle of parking a car. There's really no reason to not go electric, either. Today's options are environmentally friendly without compromising on speed.

CycleBoard

CycleBoard

The electric scooter has an interesting look with two wheels in the front and one in the back. The design allows it to stand up so you don't need to prop it against a wall when you leave it behind like other scooters. It can also improve stability when riding.

The scooter can reach a top speed of 20 mph and has a range between 15 miles and 25 miles depending on what battery option you choose. Charging ranges between 3 hours and 4.5 hours, again depending on battery size. The Cycleboard weighs 44 pounds and even comes with cruise control, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Cycleboard had a very successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $147,000 out of its $70,000 goal. You can now buy the scooter directly on the Cycleboard website with deliveries scheduled for April. It ranges between $1,300 and $1,700 depending on the type you get.

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URB-E

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The URB-E stands out as a foldable electric scooter. That way, you can save space when storing it indoors or transport it easier on a bus or train. The scooter weighs 30 pounds and is easy to pick up and carry, according to a Business Insider review. It even comes with a USB port and a little basket.

There are four different URB-E trims that offer a range between 16 miles and 20 miles. The scooter can reach a top speed between 14 mph and 18 mph, depending on the type you get. You can order a scooter on the URB-E website.

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Uscooter

Uscooter

The Uscooter combines a few of the more appealing qualities offered by the CycleBoard and URB-E. It can stand upright, like the CycleBoard, and fold up, like the URB-E. It's also one of the lighter options on the list at just under 24 pounds. It can reach a top speed of 18 mph.

The scooter had its first successful run in China five years ago under the name E-Twow, Wired reported. Now it's available in the US and you can buy it on the Uscooter website for $999.

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EcoReco

Scooter company EcoReco sells four different models: XS, S, M, and R. From there, the S and M have two different trims, each: the S3, S5, M3, and M5. They all come with different benefits. For example, the XS is known for portability while the M is more durable. All of them are foldable.

The XS, S, and M offer ranges between 10 miles and 20 miles, while the R has a range of up to 40 miles. They all reach a top speed of 20 mph except for the XS, which can only get up to 15 mph.

The S and M models are available on the EcoReco website and range between $800 and $1,100, making them some of the most affordable options. The R and XS are currently part of Indiegogo campaigns.

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Go-ped

Go-ped

Go-ped is a fairly well-known scooter brand with four different electric options. For the purpose of this article, we'll focus on the I-Ped 2 since it's lightweight and foldable.

The I-Ped 2 comes with three different battery pack configurations so you can curate it based on the range you want. The longest-range version gets up to 20 miles on a single charge. The I-Ped 2 can reach a top speed of 18 mph and weighs between 31 pounds and 37 pounds.

The I-Ped 2 starts at $1,919. Most Go-ped scooters start at around $1,600, but some can go as high as $3,500.

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Glion Scooters

Glion Scooters

The Glion Dolly, made by Glion Scooters, is a light-weight electric scooter at just 28 pounds. It can drive for 15 miles on a single charge and reach a top speed of 15 mph, which is slightly lower than others on this list, but not terribly far off. It's also foldable.

The Glion Dolly is more cost-friendly than longer-range options on the market. You can buy it on the Glion Scooters website for $849.

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Works Electric

Works Electric

The Rover BR2 by Oregon-based scooter company Works Electric is expensive at $5,950. But it's one of the best out there performance-wise. It has a range of 30 miles and can reach a top speed of 35 mph. It can also accelerate to 30 mph in just 4.1 seconds — not bad at all for a scooter.

Works Electric custom designs all of its scooters by hand, so expect a wait time of around 4 weeks after you place an order.